Perspectives on Lymphedema

Join us for an insightful and collaborative exploration of the pressing challenges surrounding lymphedema in cancer care. Our panel of esteemed experts hails from around the world – Australia, the USA, the UK and Egypt – all united by a shared commitment to advancing lymphedema diagnosis and treatment.

Global experts share latest insights in cancer related lymphedema prophylaxis and management. They bring updates of current studies, share personal experiences and give guidance in choosing the right type of compression therapy. In the chat they answer all questions you might have related to this topic.

In this web seminar the speakers are exploring various insights concerning lymphatic pathologies and their treatment.

Breast-cancer related lymphoedema is a serious and concerning condition that can occur after breast cancer surgery, lymph node excision, or radiation therapy. Awareness and care of this condition is still being neglected by healthcare professionals. In her engaging talk within the current global medical online hub (MOH) webinar “Cancer-related lymphoedema - prophylaxis and management” on October 22, 2022, Prof Pinar Borman discussed the importance of preventing lymphoedema in breast cancer patients.

Women undergoing axillary lymph node dissection as part of their breast cancer surgery are at high risk for lymphoedema. Since arm swelling in the first postoperative year is a predictive factor of lymphoedema, these women may benefit from the prophylactic use of compression sleeves in combination with standard care. Within this global medical online hub (MOH) webinar “Cancer-related lymphoedema – prophylaxis and management” on October 22, 2022, Dr Vincent Paramanandam presented results from a clinical trial that investigated the prophylactic use of compression sleeves to reduce the incidence of lymphoedema.

Lymphatic pathologies in primary lymphedema: The clinical symptoms are diverse and can happen in the arm, leg, or face. The pathogenesis is complicated, underlying the following symptoms, it can happen in the lymphatic vessels or the lymph nodes. It can also be an anatomical problem or a functional problem.

Dr. Corrado Cesara Campisi, a lymphatic surgeon from Italy, talks about his protocol for lymphedema treatment. The idea is that this will help improve lymph flow, reduce swelling, and improve mobility. There is much confusion regarding the indication for surgery, and there are many options, such as ICG green lymphography and lymphangial magnetic resonance.

Compression wraps are low stretch bandages made from soft, inelastic materials wrapped tightly around the lower forearm or lower leg. They are wrapped then secured with a band or hook for fastening. Their elasticity means one can choose the appropriate compression level needed, reducing swelling while increasing circulation around a given spot.

Veno-lymphatic disorders are associated with pain & inflammation. Compression therapy has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect in veno-lymphatic disorders.

This MOH Focus presents the benefits of compression therapy in the maintenance and prevention of post-surgical BCRL. This paper is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

This MOH Focus discusses different types of compression products in veno-lymphatic disorders. It focuses on characteristics of compression therapy types and on how to choose the best garment for an individual patient. This paper is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

This MOH Focus describes different forms of edemas, their clinical features, and why compression therapy is essential. This paper is available to download in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

This MOH Focus reviews the scope of application as well as the benefits of adjustable compression wraps. This paper is available to download in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

This MOH Focus gives advice on lymphedema support during the Covid-19 crisis. Precautions and special advice for compression garments with a hand piece are discussed in this brief overview. Furthermore, you can find exercises for self-management of edema. This paper is available to download in English, French, German and Italian.

Elastic compression stockings for prevention of the post-thrombotic syndrome in patients with and without residual vein thrombosis and/or popliteal valve reflux // The comparative efficacy of conventional short-stretch multilayer bandages and velcro adjustable compression wraps in active treatment phase of patients with lower limb lymphedema // Editor’s choice – European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2022 clinical practice guidelines on the management of chronic venous disease of the lower limbs

Compression therapy is not contraindicated in diabetic patients with venous or mixed leg ulcer // Is compression therapy contraindicated in lower leg erysipelas? Results of a retrospective analysis. // Occupational leg edema - use of compression stockings

Lower limbs venous compression reduces the incidence of maternal hypotension following epidural analgesia during term labor // Compression stockings for the prevention of venous leg ulcer recurrence: a health technology assessment // Compression therapy to prevent recurrent cellulitis of the leg

Adjustable compression wrap devices are cheaper and more effective than inelastic bandages for venous leg ulcer healing. A Multicentric Italian Randomized Clinical Experience // Importance of adequate pressure in compression therapy. Basis for successful treatment // Round-knit or flat-knit compression garments for maintenance therapy of lymphedema of the leg? – Review of the literature and technical data

Control of lower extremity edema in patients with diabetes: double blind randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of mild compression diabetic socks // Effects of compression stockings on elevation of leg lymph pumping pressure and improvement of quality of life in healthy female volunteers: A randomized controlled trial // Compression use in the era of endovenous interventions and wound care centres //Acceptance, compliance and effects of compression stockings on venous functional symptoms and quality of life of Italian pregnant women